What is involved in Master data management

Find out what the related areas are that Master data management connects with, associates with, correlates with or affects, and which require thought, deliberation, analysis, review and discussion. This unique checklist stands out in a sense that it is not per-se designed to give answers, but to engage the reader and lay out a Master data management thinking-frame.

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Below you will find a quick checklist designed to help you think about which Master data management related domains to cover and 210 essential critical questions to check off in that domain.

Relational database Critical Criteria:

– Can we describe the data architecture and relationship between key variables. for example, are data stored in a spreadsheet with one row for each person/entity, a relational database, or some other format?

Data loading Critical Criteria:

– In the case of a Master data management project, the criteria for the audit derive from implementation objectives. an audit of a Master data management project involves assessing whether the recommendations outlined for implementation have been met. in other words, can we track that any Master data management project is implemented as planned, and is it working?

– What role does communication play in the success or failure of a Master data management project?

Object-relational database Critical Criteria:

Product information management Critical Criteria:

– Do we aggressively reward and promote the people who have the biggest impact on creating excellent Master data management services/products?

– Will Master data management deliverables need to be tested and, if so, by whom?

Business intelligence Critical Criteria:

Facilitate Business intelligence tasks and catalog Business intelligence activities.

– If on-premise software is a must, a balance of choice and simplicity is essential. When specific users are viewing and interacting with analytics, can you use a named-user licensing model that offers accessibility without the need for hardware considerations?

– Does the software provide fast query performance, either via its own fast in-memory software or by directly connecting to fast data stores?

– what is the most effective tool for Statistical Analysis Business Analytics and Business Intelligence?

– What are some best practices for gathering business intelligence about a competitor?

Gerard is the CEO at The Art of Service. He has been providing information technology insights, talks, tools and products to organizations in a wide range of industries for over 25 years. Gerard is a widely recognized and respected information expert. Gerard founded The Art of Service consulting business in 2000. Gerard has authored numerous published books to date.

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